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| Donna Nook: First baby seals of the pupping season seen on Lincolnshire coast | Donna Nook: First baby seals of the pupping season seen on Lincolnshire coast |
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| One young seal was spotted being held by its mother | One young seal was spotted being held by its mother |
| Baby grey seals are back on the Lincolnshire coast as pupping season returns. | Baby grey seals are back on the Lincolnshire coast as pupping season returns. |
| The pups were born at Donna Nook National Nature Reserve which regularly witnesses the birth of baby seals from late October to December. | The pups were born at Donna Nook National Nature Reserve which regularly witnesses the birth of baby seals from late October to December. |
| Many stayed close to their mothers as visitors went to get a glimpse, with one appearing to be cradled by its parent. | Many stayed close to their mothers as visitors went to get a glimpse, with one appearing to be cradled by its parent. |
| People are regularly asked to give the animals space to protect them. | People are regularly asked to give the animals space to protect them. |
| The pups were born in the last week | The pups were born in the last week |
| The new pups are the first of the birthing season, which runs until December | The new pups are the first of the birthing season, which runs until December |
| Expectant seals tend to return to Donna Nook annually to give birth near the sand dunes. | Expectant seals tend to return to Donna Nook annually to give birth near the sand dunes. |
| Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust said there were 47 pups at the Lincolnshire reserve, with 11 visible from a viewing area. | Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust said there were 47 pups at the Lincolnshire reserve, with 11 visible from a viewing area. |
| The first pups were born on 27 October. | The first pups were born on 27 October. |
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| North Somercotes | |
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